Spectra Logic Spectra 64K Supplementary Manual
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- Page 1 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide ® • Spectra 12K Library ® • Spectra 64K Library...
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Page 2: Spectra Logic Contact Information
In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Contents Introduction ....................4 Prepare the Library and Host System ............6 Remove the Robotic Rack Assembly ............7 Remove the Spectra E/E Port Slider............13 Replace the E/E Port Slider ..............18 Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly ............20 Prepare the Library for Tests.............. -
Page 4: Introduction
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Introduction About This Manual This manual describes the procedure for replacing the entry/exit (E/E) port slider in Spectra 12K and Spectra 64K libraries, and how to test the assembly after it has been installed. About the E/E Port Slider The E/E port slider enables the E/E port to move in and out to load and unload tape cartridges. - Page 5 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Materials Required You will need an E/E port slider assembly from Spectra Logic or an authorized reseller: • E/E port slider assembly, P.N. 90919043 (top) or • E/E port slider assembly, P.N. 90910044 (bottom) You will also need the following tools: •...
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Page 6: Prepare The Library And Host System
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Prepare the Library and Host System Shut down the library while keeping the host interface connected to the host system. 1. Disable any backup software that might try to access the library. Warning: Electric shock inside the library can cause injury or death. Disconnect AC power before opening the library door. -
Page 7: Remove The Robotic Rack Assembly
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Remove the Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Lower the transport tray to bottom of the robotic rack by gently raising the counter weight (Figure 2). Figure 2 The robotic rack counter weight is raised. - Page 8 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 2. Rotate the picker so that the bar code scanner faces the rear of the library. The location of the bar code scanner is shown in Figure 3. Location of the bar code scanner Figure 3 The location of the bar code scanner. 3.
- Page 9 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 4. Look at the bottom of the library where the drives are located. If there is a hinge connecting the left side of the drive slots to the back of the library (Figure 5), proceed to Step 5. If your library does not have a hinge (Figure 6), proceed to Step 6.
- Page 10 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 6. Unplug the 25-wire black connector at the bottom front of the robotic rack assembly (Figure 8). Figure 8 The 25-wire black connector (Spectra 12K library shown). 7. Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screws that hold the robotic rack assembly to the chassis: first the top three screws, then the bottom two (Figure 9).
- Page 11 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Note: Some Spectra 12K library models have only four screws attaching the robotic rack to the chassis. 8. From the front of the library, carefully slide the robotic rack assembly outward about six inches (15.24 cm) (Figure 10). Figure 10 The robotic rack assembly is moved outward (Spectra 12K library shown).
- Page 12 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 9. From the side of the robotic rack assembly, carefully remove the robotic rack assembly from the library (Figure 11 and Figure 12). Figure 11 The robotic rack assembly being lifted out of the library (Spectra 12K library shown).
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Page 13: Remove The Spectra E/E Port Slider
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Remove the Spectra E/E Port Slider Note: The Spectra 64K library has one E/E port motor for each E/E port. The motor for the top E/E port is located on the top of that E/E port;... - Page 14 Some libraries built before September 2000 may have four screws attaching the motor to the E/E port. If your motor is installed with four screws, call Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 or (303) 449-0160. Inform the support representative that you are...
- Page 15 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 5. Pull the E/E port out and remove the cartridge pack (Figure 17). Figure 17 Pull out E/E port and remove magazine pack. 6. Remove the four plastic magazines directly behind the E/E port, and remove the five magazines directly above the E/E port, if you are replacing the top slider, or directly below the E/E port, if you are replacing the bottom slider.
- Page 16 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 8. Remove the five screws using a 2.5 mm hex screwdriver. You will need to move the slider back and forth to gain access to all the screws. You may also need to use the holes within the slider to access some of the screws as shown in Figure 19.
- Page 17 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 10. Carefully remove the E/E port and slider while holding on to both parts as illustrated in Figure 21. Figure 21 Carefully remove the E/E port and slider.
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Page 18: Replace The E/E Port Slider
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Replace the E/E Port Slider 1. Remove the new E/E port slider from its packaging. Make sure to remove the plastic clips holding the slider in place (Figure 22). Figure 22 Remove slider from packaging and make sure to remove the plastic clips (identified in picture). - Page 19 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 5. Replace the E/E port motor. Figure 23 The E/E port motor screws and the EC number Figure 24 The E/E port motor screws (Spectra 64K circled (Spectra 12K library shown). library shown). 6. Connect the new E/E port motor power source and motor cables (Figure 25 and Figure 26).
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Page 20: Replace The Robotic Rack Assembly
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Replace the Robotic Rack Assembly 1. Carefully place the robotic rack assembly into the library (Figure 27 and Figure 28). Figure 27 The robotic rack assembly being placed in the library (Spectra 12K library shown). Figure 28 The robotic rack assembly being placed in the library (Spectra 64K library shown). - Page 21 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 2. Carefully slide the robotic rack assembly all the way into the library (Figure 29). Figure 29 The robotic rack assembly is moved all the way into the library (Spectra 12K library shown). 3. Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screws that hold the robotic rack assembly to the chassis: first the bottom, then the top (Figure 30).
- Page 22 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide 4. Plug in the 25-pin black connector at the bottom front of the robotic rack assembly (Figure 31). Figure 31 The 25-wire black connector (Spectra 12K library shown). Note: If you determined that you had a library without a hinge connecting the left drive slots to the back of the library, proceed to Prepare the Library for Tests on page 23.
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Page 23: Prepare The Library For Tests
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Prepare the Library for Tests 1. Replace the drives in the drive bay. 2. Close and latch the library door. 3. If necessary, return the library to its normal operating location. Caution: The library is heavy. Get help when moving the library. •... -
Page 24: Tests
Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Tests Install New Picker 1. Make sure that you are logged in as a Super User. 2. Select Toolbars, then select Maintenance. 3. Select the Diagnostics icon; the Diagnostics screen displays. 4. From the Diagnostics screen, select Advanced. 5. - Page 25 Entry/Exit Port Slider Replacement Guide Open the Entry/Exit Port 1. Select Toolbars, then select General. 2. Select the Inventory icon in the upper left corner of the screen; the Library Inventory screen displays. 3. Select Open/Close in the Entry/Exit Port menu (Figure 34). Figure 34 The Library Inventory screen, showing the Entry/Exit Port menu.
- Page 26 The test may indicate that retries were made, which is normal. Caution: Make sure that there are no slots that fail to load. If a slot fails, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at (800) 227-4637 or at (303) 449-0160. 6. Return to the Inventory screen.
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Page 27: Finish
You have five business days to return the exchanged product so that we may properly credit your account. If the product is not received by Spectra Logic after five business days, you will receive an invoice for the full purchase price.